The second Doorstep Sport Clubs factsheet - StreetGames

DOORSTEP SPORT CLUBS FACTSHEET – NUMBER TWO March 2012
c. In addition, some NGBs are using the title in new job posts. An NGB Activator is usually a
professional Development Worker whose remit is to reach an informal sports market (not
so much the traditional clubs and competitions). They can work at city/town level or even
more locally, and do lots of engagement work with young people to set up new kinds of
sports participation. StreetGames is hoping that many NGBs develop these Activator
Development Worker roles in deprived areas over the coming years.
StreetGames is advocating this type of part time Activator role within a Doorstep Sport Club
(probably about 5 to 10 hours a week). The person would be sport specific and very
passionate about that sport. They would probably hold a Level 2 coaching badge or higher.
However, within the club they are half-coach/half sports development worker. He or she is
networked in with the NGB and has skills in coaching, outreach work with young people, as
well as networking between local organisations. The Activator is crucial to the provision of
a single sport within a Doorstep Club, working with the young people to plan sessions,
leagues, competitions, and tournaments, as well as recruiting and mentoring a team of
coaches in that sport.
8. When will the Doorstep Sport Clubs kick off?
StreetGames hope to start work with trailblazers in June with a view to the first tranche
proper starting in the late summer.
The plan is to establish between 200 and 300 Doorstep Sport Clubs in the first year.
Keep up to date with Doorstep Clubs on our website www.streetgames.org
Appendix 1
The 8 core principles of a Doorstep Club
We expect organisations that sign up to creating doorstep sport clubs to be moving in the
direction of achieving these 8 core principles. We know that not all will achieve them.
1. Target disadvantaged young people from the age of 14. A key target for all Doorstep Clubs is
to tackle drop out from sport at the age of 16 years and build in plans to encourage lifelong
participation. We call the process of acquiring the habit of life-long participation ‘sporting
capital’. (Doorstep Clubs will be able to cater for under 14’s, but will not attract investment
for this age group from Sport England Lottery Fund).
2. Youth Leadership - Doorstep Club activity will be shaped by the participants. This will mean
that clubs will cater for a complete range of mixed ability from the casual fun participant to
the talented player. Participants will also gain leadership in :
a. Sporting capital (being able to take responsibility for organising your own sports
participation),
b. Volunteering
3. Collaboration with National Governing Bodies of Sport – Doorstep Clubs will work in
partnership with a large number of NGBs to develop:
a. membership/affiliation;
4